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P948 VTN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 VTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 116,041 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 108,749 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 108,745 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 103,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 99,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper starting to wear †

Pass 17 Feb 2006 95,926 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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P948 VTN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 110,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P948 VTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P948 VTN?

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What year was P948 VTN registered?

P948 VTN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P948 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P948 VTN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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